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Purple Expands Manufacturing into Georgia
July 29,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Online mattress producer Purple (NASDAQ: PRPL) has announced the expansion of its U.S. manufacturing to the East Coast. Before the end of 2020, Purple will create hundreds of new jobs by opening a new plant in Henry County, Georgia.
"We are proud to be a U.S. manufacturer," said Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple. "During these challenging times, we feel especially proud that we are able to invest in significantly expanding our manufacturing and production capacity domestically, creating many new jobs in the process."
The decision to open Purple's third manufacturing plant – and first outside of Utah – in Henry County came after an extensive search process to find the right location and state partner in this new venture.
"We are thrilled that Purple Innovation selected Georgia for their first expansion," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. "As a national leader in manufacturing and logistics, I'm confident that our state will continue to attract innovative, solutions-oriented companies that create quality jobs and fuel economic growth."
"It's a pleasure to welcome Purple as an all-American success story to the extensive list of advanced manufacturers using innovative technologies and skills to create in-demand products right here in Georgia," said Governor Kemp. "I look forward to seeing the opportunities that Purple creates for the hardworking Georgians in and around Henry County."